Out & About
20 LGBTQ events this week
Tabletop games, drag shows, Mr. Nice Jewish Boy Pageant among attractions
Below are our picks for some of the most fun and creative things to do this week in the DMV that are of special interest to the LGBTQ community.
Industry Movie Night: “Mean Girls”

Monday, August 7
7 p.m.
Shakers
2014 9th Street, N.W.
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Catch a showing of the ever-quotable “Mean Girls” at Shakers on Monday.
Reign: A Drag Variety Show

Monday, August 7
8:30 p.m.
Dupont Italian Kitchen Bar (second floor)
1637 17th Street, N.W.
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Logan Stone hosts a weekly drag show alongside several up-and-coming performers at a relaxed and fun Monday evening show.
T4T Tuesday

Tuesday, August 8
9 p.m.
Trade
1410 14th Street, N.W.
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Celebrate transness at Trade at Samson & Mary’s T4T Tuesday. The event features Samson, Indiana Bones and Delight.
Queer Trivia

Wednesday, August 9
7-9 p.m.
The Dew Drop Inn
2801 8th Street, N.W.
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The Mistresses lead a game of Queer Trivia at the Dew Drop Inn on Wednesday.
Daddy Issues

Wednesday, August 9
9 p.m.
Kiki
913 U Street, N.W.
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Crystal Edge leads an action-packed drag show upstairs at Kiki on Wednesday.
Karaoke Thursdays at UPROAR

Thursday, August 10
9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Sing with friends at UPROAR on Thursday night.
Thirst Trap Thursdays

Thursday, August 10
10 p.m.
Pitchers DC
2317 18th Street, N.W.
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Venus Valhalla hosts the weekly drag show at Pitchers on Thursday.
ElectroPOP

Thursday, August 10
10 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
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Miscalculated brings the music to Bunker’s ElectroPOP on Thursday.
Cub Country

Friday, August 11
8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
UPROAR Lounge & Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
No Cover / 21+
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Saddle up and enjoy a country western night at UPROAR on Friday.
HAUS Fridays

Friday, August 11
10 p.m.
Bunker
2317 18th Street, N.W.
$10 through 12 a.m. (cash only)
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Jason James brings the music to Haus Fridays at Bunker.
Grown-Up Story Time

Saturday, August 12
6 p.m. seating / 7 p.m. stories
Crazy Aunt Helen’s
713 8th Street, S.E.
$10
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Enjoy a night of readings, songs, trivia and drag with Tara Hoot at Crazy Aunt Helen’s on Saturday.
La Loca

Saturday, August 12
8 p.m. – 3 a.m. (party starts at 10 p.m.)
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
No cover from 8-10 p.m.
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It’s a latinx party at Bunker with music by Pedro Night.
Kinki leather night at Kiki

Saturday, August 12
9 p.m.
Kiki
913 U Street, N.W.
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Kiki holds its leather night every second Saturday.
Freddie’s Follies

Saturday, August 12
9 p.m.
Freddie’s Beach Bar
555 23rd Street S
Arlington, Va.
Reservations
Freddie’s holds its award-winning drag show every Saturday at 9.
Chromatica Ball Brunch

Sunday, August 13
Doors 11 a.m. / Show 12 p.m.
Red Bear Brewing Company
209 M Street, N.E.
$25
Eventbrite
Join Desiree Dik for the Chomatica Ball Brunch with performers Elecktra G, Venetian, Citrine and Javon Love at Red Bear Brewing Company on Sunday.
I Know You Are, But What Am I? Brunch

Sunday, August 13
12 p.m.
The Runway DC
3523 12th Street, N.E.
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Celebrate Pee-Wee Herman with a bottomless mimosa brunch.
DC Gaymers Tabletop Sunday

Sunday, August 13
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, N.W.
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Meet in library conference room 401-A for a day of tabletop gaming with the DC Gaymers on Sunday.
Nice Jewish Boy Pageant

Sunday, August 13
2 p.m.
Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center
1529 16th Street, N.W.
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Who will take the sash and the crown at the Mr. Nice Jewish Boy pageant this year? The event, hosted by drag entertainer Venus Valhalla, showcases the unique talents of members of the LGBTQ+ Jewish community.
Sunday Beer Bust

Sunday, August 13
4-8 p.m.
UPROAR Lounge and Restaurant
639 Florida Avenue, N.W.
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Make Kid Rock cry with $18 bottomless Bud Light Drafts at the Sunday Beer Bust at UPROAR.
Daddy Disco

Sunday, August 13
7 p.m.
Bunker
2001 14th Street, N.W.
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Jeff Feller brings the music to Daddy Disco at Bunker on Sunday.
Out & About
‘How We Survived’ panel set for March 25
‘Living History’ discussion to be held at Spark Social
Friends of Dorothy Cafe will host “Part One, Living History: How We Survived,” will take place on Wednesday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Spark Social House.
This event will be moderated by Abby Stuckrath, host of the “Queering the District” podcast. Panelists include: Earline Budd, activist, trans rights advocate; TJ Flavell of Go Gay DC; DC LGBTQ+ Center Board Member David Bissette; and Alexa Rodriguez, founder and executive director, Trans-Latinx DMV.
This event is part of a four-part storytelling series called “Living History,” which centers LGBTQ elders, activists, artists, and icons sharing their lived experiences and reflections with younger generations. The conversations explore themes like resilience, community organizing, chosen family, and the lessons earlier generations hope today’s LGBTQ+ and ally communities will carry forward.
Saturday, March 21
Go Gay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Community Brunch” at 11 a.m. at Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant. This fun weekly event brings the DMV area LGBTQ+ community, including allies, together for delicious food and conversation. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
The DC Center for the LGBT Community will host “Sunday Supper on Saturday” at 2 p.m. It’s more than just an event; it’s an opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and invest in something meaningful, and enjoy delicious food, genuine laughter, and conversations that spark connection and inspiration. For more details, visit the Center’s website.
Sunday, March 22
LGBTQ+ Community Coffee and Conversation will be at 12 p.m. at As You Are. This event is for people looking to make more friends and meaningful connections in the LGBTQ community. Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.
Monday, March 23
Center Aging: Monday Coffee Klatch” will be at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more information, contact Adam ([email protected]).
Queer Book Club will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. The Queer Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month to discuss queer books by queer authors. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Tuesday, March 24
Coming Out Discussion Group will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a safe space to share experiences about coming out and discuss topics as it relates to doing so — by sharing struggles and victories the group allows those newly coming out and who have been out for a while to learn from others. For more details, visit the group’s Facebook.
Genderqueer DC will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This is a support group for people who identify outside of the gender binary, whether you’re bigender, agender, genderfluid, or just know that you’re not 100% cis. For more details, visit www.genderqueerdc.org or Facebook.
Wednesday, March 25
Job Club will be at 6 p.m. on Zoom upon request. This is a weekly job support program to help job entrants and seekers, including the long-term unemployed, improve self-confidence, motivation, resilience and productivity for effective job searches and networking — allowing participants to move away from being merely “applicants” toward being “candidates.” For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.thedccenter.org/careers.
Thursday, March 26
The DC Center’s Fresh Produce Program will be held all day at the DC Center for the LGBT Community. People will be informed on Wednesday at 5 p.m. if they are picked to receive a produce box. No proof of residency or income is required. For more information, email [email protected] or call 202-682-2245.
Virtual Yoga Class will be at 7 p.m. on Zoom. This free weekly class is a combination of yoga, breath work and meditation that allows LGBTQ+ community members to continue their healing journey with somatic and mindfulness practices. For more details, visit the DC Center’s website.
Out & About
Plan your wedding the LGBTQ way
Washington D.C. LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo scheduled for Sunday
Rainbow Wedding Network will host “Washington D.C. LGBTQ+ Wedding Expo” on Sunday, March 1 at 12:30 p.m.
Guests can meet and mingle with a curated selection of LGBTQ-welcoming wedding professionals from across the region, each ready to help bring your vision to life, and spend a beautiful afternoon exploring everything they need to create a celebration that reflects them.
There will be a relaxed, self-guided look at the Watergate’s spaces and amenities, savor signature cocktails and delicious tasting samples, and connect with other couples who are on the same journey.
Visit Eventbrite to reserve a spot.
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